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When the Sky Opens Up: What South Florida’s Recent Rainstorms Reveal About Building Envelope Vulnerabilities

Stephanie Laing May 13, 2025Building Envelope, GCI Consultants ℠, Water Infiltration, Waterproofing

The recent storms across Florida have delivered record-breaking rainfall — and with them, a surge in water intrusion investigations in South Florida. Our phones ring the loudest after events like this. …

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Case Study: Elevated Pool Deck Leak Investigation at a Coastal Condominium

Case Study: Elevated Pool Deck Leak Investigation at a Coastal Condominium

Stephanie Laing May 7, 2025Building Envelope, Case Study, GCI Consultants ℠, Sealants, Water Infiltration, Waterproofing, Windows

This case study explores a targeted pool deck leak investigation conducted by GCI Consultants at a coastal South Florida condominium, with a focus on drainage system deficiencies, waterproofing membrane failures, …

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Case Study: Elevated Pool Deck Leak Investigation at a Coastal Condominium

Case Study: Forensic Water Intrusion Investigation at a South Florida Hotel

Stephanie Laing April 30, 2025Building Envelope, Case Study, GCI Consultants ℠, Projects, Roofing, Sealants, Water Infiltration, Waterproofing

This detailed case study highlights how GCI Consultants conducted a forensic water intrusion investigation to address a complex water intrusion issue at a South Florida hotel, focusing on roof membrane …

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Wall Talk: Barrier Systems

cbeecher January 13, 2020Building Envelope, Construction, Waterproofing

Chris Matthews of GCI Consultants hosted a recent Everything Building Envelope podcast, with guests Bret Taylor and Jason Bondurant on hand for a comprehensive discussion of how walls are constructed …

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Behind the Facades

cbeecher December 20, 2019Building Envelope, Construction, Waterproofing

Chris Matthews, Vice-President of GCI Consultants, hosts the latest episode of the Everything Building Envelope podcast, with facades investigations on the agenda. He was joined by Shauna Serafini and Jason …

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Water Leakage Investigations

cbeecher September 15, 2019Building Envelope, Hurricanes, Waterproofing

Water leaks are often overlooked in the aftermath of the torrential rains and violent winds that wreak havoc on Florida’s buildings, yet they present a serious threat to the structure. …

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Water Leakage Investigations

cbeecher September 1, 2019Building Envelope, Building Maintenance, GCI Consultants ℠, Waterproofing

Water Leakage Investigations Paul Beers made a welcome return to the Everything Building Envelope podcast, following an extended hiatus as he helped clients recover from previous hurricane seasons. With water …

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Deploy Drones for Envelope Inspections

cbeecher December 27, 2018Building Envelope, Roofing, Sealants, Waterproofing

Inspecting your building envelope and roof is no easy feat. The taller your building, the more dangerous it is to gain access to the upper levels. Plus, the time-consuming nature …

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Hurricane Irma Aftermath – Press Release

cbeecher January 31, 2018Building Envelope, Hurricanes, Press Releases, Waterproofing

GCI Consultants Investigates Water Leakage in Hurricane-Resistant Windows Ravaged by Hurricane Irma Field Water Infiltration Tests Used to Re-Create Catastrophic Wind and Rain Conditions of Irma West Palm Beach, FL—Jan. …

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Cascadia Windows and Doors

cbeecher November 29, 2017Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Windows

Cascadia Takes Windows to the Limit Paul Beers welcomed Michael Bousfield, Technical Director of Cascadia Windows and Doors, to the studio for a recent episode of the “Everything Building Envelope” …

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